A. Application for a commercial tour permit and permit renewal shall be made using the procedures set out in Chapter 5.04 HBC and this chapter.

B. An applicant must make application on the borough-approved commercial tour permit application form.

C. Applications for new commercial or expanded tours shall require a public hearing and approval of the assembly as described in HBC 5.18.040 prior to issuance of a permit. The clerk shall provide notice of new or expanded tour permits to the public. The clerk may schedule a public hearing before the assembly for any applications which, in the clerk’s discretion, warrant a public hearing.

D. The police chief, tourism director, and harbormaster shall review all tour applications and submit a recommendation to the clerk prior to issuance of a permit. (Ord. 20-03-562 § 19; Ord. 18-09-512 § 29; Ord. 14-03-371 § 5; Ord. 05-03-098; Ord. 05-02-097)